New ZealandLabour's $680m promise for light railLabour is promising to spend $680 million on an early start to light rail in Auckland.29 Oct 11:30 PM
New ZealandDerailed train blocks State Highway 1A train has derailed in South Otago this evening, blocking the state highway.14 Oct 07:00 AM
New ZealandLauder Railway Station building returnsWATCH: The Station building was hauled 400m by crane and truck from a private Lauder property and placed beside the Otago Central Rail Trail.13 Oct 09:57 PM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Community rallies to save Woodville Railway StationThe Woodville community is coming together for the sake of an old railway station under threat. And Kiwi Rail seems likely to agree. Made with funding from NZ on Air.11 Oct 07:46 PM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Community rallies to save Woodville Railway StationThe Woodville community is coming together for the sake of an old railway station under threat. And Kiwi Rail seems likely to agree. Made with funding from NZ on Air.Watch11 Oct 07:44 PM
New ZealandWife screams during rail track near-missHis wife's scream was all that alerted an Auckland driver to an oncoming train.09 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandViaduct paint job will finish ahead of scheduleA decision by the contactor to accelerate the project means the $13 million makeover of the Makatote rail viaduct will be finished 06 Oct 09:00 AM
New ZealandLen Brown: The man who died twiceLen Brown was the Super City's first mayor. However, it's arguable how he will be most remembered.30 Sep 04:00 PM
OpinionMatt HeathHeath: Intercity trains way to travelThe good, honest, real deal, fun-time trains on the Main Trunk Line are the way to travel, writes Matt Heath.26 Sep 12:22 AM
New ZealandPrivate money may fund light railMayoral contenders Phil Goff and Vic Crone both say they will tap private investors to pay for an Auckland light rail system if central government fails to fund it.14 Sep 04:37 AM
Freight and logisticsKiwiRail cuts Whangarei-Auckland routeKiwiRail has slashed its freight service on the Northland-Auckland line by half, but says the volume of freight transported will essentially 13 Sep 08:02 PM
New ZealandMajor disruption to rail serviceA fault has sparked major disruptions to Auckland's train service this morning.04 Sep 07:14 PM
New ZealandAT's airport rail link decision 'flawed'The report which spurred AT's decision to rule out heavy rail between the city centre and Auckland Airport is "deeply flawed" advocates say.30 Aug 11:35 AM
New ZealandCrowds expected at trains-to-airport meetingA public meeting about a recent decision to drop trains as an option for quick and congestion-free transport to the airport is expected 29 Aug 06:51 AM
New ZealandPeople risking lives at rail crossingsPolice have covertly monitored some of the country's most dangerous level rail crossings this week as the number of near misses continues to rise.19 Aug 04:16 AM
New ZealandBritomart terminal leaksA water feature was removed as part of work to upgrade Britomart Transport Centre and develop the City Rail Link.17 Aug 07:16 AM
BDBDFreight and logisticsAuckland's transport network at 'crunch point'KiwiRail chief executive Peter Reidy says Auckland's transport network is at "crunch point" with demand from freight and passengers increasingly at odds.16 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan dies at level crossing in BlenheimThere has been a death at a level crossing in Blenheim this afternoon.04 Aug 04:21 AM
BusinessMapping the impact of city's big digThe City Rail Link could transform Auckland - if planned projects are built.21 Jul 05:00 PM
AgribusinessFarmer fury at rail-crossing charge planKIwiRail is introducing a charge to maintain private rail crossings, and farmers will be the first to be asked to cough up.13 Jul 12:47 AM
New ZealandTrains cancelled because of track faultShuttle buses in operation after track fault disrupts train services.30 Jun 09:55 PM
New ZealandRail option not 'sound value for money'The Transport Agency says heavy rail to the airport was rejected because it doesn't provide "sound value for money".27 Jun 05:20 AM
New ZealandCouncil car hit by trainAn Auckland Council worker has escaped serious injury after his car was struck by a freight train in West Auckland this morning.15 Jun 01:59 AM
New ZealandRail from Napier to Gisborne still on the tableHawke's Bay Regional Council has been asked to ensure that any deal to restore the rail link between Napier and Wairoa retains the goal of extending north to Gisborne.08 Jun 03:03 AM
New ZealandWatch NZ Herald Focus: Prison over spendThe soaring prison population has led to an over spend of 45 million dollars on jails in the last 12 months and new technology could help reduce the number of bobby calves being killed. Also a Kiwi takes America’s got talent by storm. Watch01 Jun 07:13 PM
Freight and logisticsRail Link is 100 years in the makingTomorrow ground will be broken on the biggest construction project New Zealand has ever seen.31 May 05:00 PM
TravelWorld's longest rail tunnel nears completionIt's been almost 70 years in the making, but the longest rail tunnel in the world is only days away from opening.26 May 02:12 AM
TravelEurostar passengers fall after terror attacksEurostar rail passenger numbers have fallen as travellers "remain cautious" following the Brussels terror attacks.24 May 03:12 AM
New ZealandHarbour tunnel raises rail worryControversy erupted yesterday over research into a new Waitemata Harbour crossing, with public transport advocates claiming it won't include rail.23 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandTrains on southern line running on timeCommuters are being warned to expect rush-hour delays on Auckland's southern line after a train fault this morning.12 May 08:09 PM
New ZealandHow to be safe around train tracksToday a new rail safety campaign is being launched in Auckland as more trains are introduced on the Western Line.08 May 10:08 PM
Freight and logisticsKiwiRail starts talks for new fundingKiwiRail is starting negotiations for a new funding package it hopes will run from 2017 to 2020 and is looking for a small number 26 Apr 07:10 PM
New ZealandVirtual station gears up for realityThe Prime Minister yesterday took a tour around a busy railway station which doesn't yet exist.04 Mar 04:00 PM
